Fuel Pump write up with pictures
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Fuel Pump write up with pictures
I found a few write ups but none with pics so here it is
Disconnect your battery. Then the fuel pump access door is behind the Driver on a USDM spec FD. Lift up the carpet and you'll see it. If you have a Bose stereo system you'll probably have to remove it. There should be 4 screws holding the door down.
Lift up the fuel door and unclip the wiring harness
You can either unclip the ground or unscrew it i went with unscrewing it.
Set the door off to the side and unscrew the fuel line connectors
Clean off the area for obvious reasons
Take all the screws out of the fuel hatch
You'll need to push the 2 fuel lines out of the way. The line on the right hooks into a clip i found it easier to pull the line of the clip so you get more play in the line
Lift out SLOWLY as to not hook the float on anything
Remove the screw on the back of the rack, mine was extremely tight
The + and - wires are different sizes so you can't really screw that up but hey maybe you can. I left 1 wire on just to make sure i didn't
With the new fuel pump make sure and hook up the fuel bag thing
by pressing on the washer
Put the spacer and O-ring in the fuel neck
Disconnect your battery. Then the fuel pump access door is behind the Driver on a USDM spec FD. Lift up the carpet and you'll see it. If you have a Bose stereo system you'll probably have to remove it. There should be 4 screws holding the door down.
Lift up the fuel door and unclip the wiring harness
You can either unclip the ground or unscrew it i went with unscrewing it.
Set the door off to the side and unscrew the fuel line connectors
Clean off the area for obvious reasons
Take all the screws out of the fuel hatch
You'll need to push the 2 fuel lines out of the way. The line on the right hooks into a clip i found it easier to pull the line of the clip so you get more play in the line
Lift out SLOWLY as to not hook the float on anything
Remove the screw on the back of the rack, mine was extremely tight
The + and - wires are different sizes so you can't really screw that up but hey maybe you can. I left 1 wire on just to make sure i didn't
With the new fuel pump make sure and hook up the fuel bag thing
by pressing on the washer
Put the spacer and O-ring in the fuel neck
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Great write-up. Thanks for going to the trouble. Good point on cleaning the area around the hoses and hatch before removal.
My only comment would be to make sure you also get a new screen ("fuel bag thing"). I assume the FD is like a couple of other cars I've had this experience with, where the screen is purchased separately. Personaly I wouldn't install a new pump without a new screen...especially since they're usually less than $10.
My only comment would be to make sure you also get a new screen ("fuel bag thing"). I assume the FD is like a couple of other cars I've had this experience with, where the screen is purchased separately. Personaly I wouldn't install a new pump without a new screen...especially since they're usually less than $10.
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This write-up was extremely helpful!
I used the procedure here to replace my fuel pump today and now my FD running again!
Nothing was unexpected, I really can't thank you enough for the time you spent to post this.
I used the procedure here to replace my fuel pump today and now my FD running again!
Nothing was unexpected, I really can't thank you enough for the time you spent to post this.
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here was my thread https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/requestin-pictures-fuel-pump-rewire-870523/
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i went with a cooling mist unit, i think if i could go again i would go with aquamist, they seem to make the unit alot smaller, so you can hide it lol.. i got the one with the gauge, its good to have i guess, tells me either boost/what % the pump is pushing/volt/ or flow rate if i had that thing for it.
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i went with a cooling mist unit, i think if i could go again i would go with aquamist, they seem to make the unit alot smaller, so you can hide it lol.. i got the one with the gauge, its good to have i guess, tells me either boost/what % the pump is pushing/volt/ or flow rate if i had that thing for it.
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these should somewhat help.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...upra+fuel+pump
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/why-everyone-should-rewire-their-fuel-pump-847009/
its a pretty straight forward install.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...upra+fuel+pump
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/why-everyone-should-rewire-their-fuel-pump-847009/
its a pretty straight forward install.
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Thanks for the links. It's becoming a littlebit clearer now.
From the looks of things I'll have to clip off the original plug that goes from the original fuel pump to the "metal cover", and solder it onto the wire loom I got with the new fuel pump?
From the looks of things I'll have to clip off the original plug that goes from the original fuel pump to the "metal cover", and solder it onto the wire loom I got with the new fuel pump?
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Yeah, the fuel pump install is really easy. I THINK one if not both of the wires bolt to terminals at the top of the assembly. If so, you can crimp ring terminals on the new pump wiring and just bolt them in place. If not, cut the existing wires and use crimp on connectors, make sure they're good and sturdy. You don't need to wrap them in tape or anything - that's actually a bad idea as gas will eat the tape. Use blue barrel crimp connectors, crimp them tight with a proper crimp tool, and you'll be done.
The fuel pump's output uses an O-ring to seal up. Put a little gas or oil or something on the o-ring to lube them so they fit well and don't get caught up and tear.
Dale
The fuel pump's output uses an O-ring to seal up. Put a little gas or oil or something on the o-ring to lube them so they fit well and don't get caught up and tear.
Dale
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How many wires does the stock fuel pump have?
In this topic ( https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...upra+fuel+pump ) it appears it has 4 wires, but my new Walbro only has a wiring loom with 2 wires.
Ah well, might as well give it a try tomorrow, if it isn't raining.
With most stuff, I just dig into it, but when it comes to fuel systems, I'm a bit hesitant....
In this topic ( https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...upra+fuel+pump ) it appears it has 4 wires, but my new Walbro only has a wiring loom with 2 wires.
Ah well, might as well give it a try tomorrow, if it isn't raining.
With most stuff, I just dig into it, but when it comes to fuel systems, I'm a bit hesitant....
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the pump itself only has 2 wires, you will see once you pull the pump out, guessing about it is only confusing you. the original pump has a + and - stamp for battery polarity, the new pump should as well, if not the walbro is similar to most any wiring(red = positive or+, and black = negative or -).
the other 2 wires on the plug are for the low fuel level warning sensor and the fuel level gauge.
the other 2 wires on the plug are for the low fuel level warning sensor and the fuel level gauge.
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It's very simple. Once you remove the hanger you'll see that everything is simple. Positive(+) and negative(-) are stamped on walbro fuel pumps. You can solder or use crimp on terminal style connectors for the wires (depending on pump) clamp a fuel jose from nipple output of pump to hardline on the hanger. Secure the pump with hose clamps, safety wire, or whatever that will be resistant to fuel.